Advanced Volumetric Alliance (AVA) is a volumetric off-site building manufacturer that creates entire buildings in a factory environment. AVA’s culture requires brilliant executers who thrive in a fast-paced and innovative team environment. AVE is focused on multi-family living, senior living, and hospitality development sectors. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading full volumetric modular units for Upper-Midwest clients in a 180,000 SF state-of-the-art facility in Albertville, MN.
Description:
The Manufacturing Engineer is primarily responsible for evaluating and developing solutions for a wide variety of complex issues relating to the production environment of offsite construction. This individual is expected to collect fact-based information through direct observation, data collection, and active listening and then provide clear and timely recommendations for action.
Responsibilities:
- Create and update BOMs and Routings in Global Shop and REVIT
- Create, update, and assist with the implementation of production processes
- Update time standards and perform time studies
- Work with vendors and suppliers of manufacturing equipment on design and implementation
- Identify and eliminate waste in the production process through LEAN methodology
- Create and improve production line layouts
- Support Operations and Architectural & Engineering Departments with daily issues
- Help with educating the Production team regarding drawing details and provide feedback to Architectural & Engineering on documentation improvements
- Act as the conduit for a free flow of information between Architectural & Engineering and Production
- Lead design feedback meetings for continual improvement of product and process
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Qualifications:
- BS in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or similar or AAS degree and 2 years of experience in lieu of education
- 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of wood construction. A background in offsite construction (modular or RV) preferred
- Experience with off-site construction; modular, penalizations, RV, fenestration will be an advantage
- The ability to read and interpret architectural and mechanical drawings, specifications and code is required
- REVIT and ERP experience preferred, but not required
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a “role up your sleeves” attitude, willing to help wherever needed
- Quality focused with a strong sense of ownership, personal pride in the performance of self and team and its impact on the organization’s success
- Critical thinker with the ability to solve problems quickly and correctly, sometimes with incomplete information
- Self-starter with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organization
We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and offer benefits on day one of employment. We offer competitive wages and opportunities for advancement with a growing company.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Headwaters is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all.